Sogamoso to San Cipriano is about 437 road miles (703 km): roughly 12 h 31 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Valle del Cauca (excluding Cali).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Colombia. Advisory issued: Colombia March 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Colombia: “Travel only during daylight hours.”
| Total distance | 437 mi (703 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 31 min |
| Departments on the route | Boyacá, Cundinamarca, Tolima, Quindío, Valle del Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Sogamoso to San Cipriano
It runs through 5 departments: Boyacá, Cundinamarca, Tolima, Quindío, Valle del Cauca. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Sogamoso and San Cipriano
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–47 | 47 | Boyacá |
| connecting roads | 47–50 | 3 | Boyacá |
| local roads | 50–118 | 68 | Boyacá, Cundinamarca |
| connecting roads | 118–119 | 1 | Cundinamarca |
| local roads | 119–216 | 97 | Cundinamarca, Tolima |
| connecting roads | 216–217 | 1 | Tolima |
| local roads | 217–437 | 220 | Tolima, Quindío, Valle del Cauca |
- Mile 71 of this route: Boyacá → Cundinamarca (department line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Cundinamarca → Tolima (department line)
- Mile 283 of this route: Tolima → Quindío (department line)
- Mile 319 of this route: Quindío → Valle del Cauca (department line)
Where to stop on the way to San Cipriano
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sochagota Lake (mile 19), Basílica del Señor de los Milagros, Buga (mile 372)
- Nature and outdoors: Sochagota Lake (mile 19), Chicaque Nature Park (mile 145)
- Museums and history: Aguazuque (mile 145), Catedral de Ibagué (mile 250), Quimbaya Museum (mile 297), Basílica del Señor de los Milagros, Buga (mile 372)
Sochagota Lake
Lake Sochagota (Lago Sochagota) is a man-made lake in Paipa's hotel zone, built over a wetland fed by two streams and the thermal waters of the Paipa geothermal system.
La Conejera
La Conejera is a 146-acre wetland in Suba, Bogotá, part of the Wetlands of Bogotá in the Juan Amarillo River basin on the Bogotá savanna.
Tibabuyes
Also called the Juan Amarillo Wetland, Tibabuyes covers 549 acres in Bogotá's Suba and Engativá localities and is the largest of the city's wetlands.
Jaboque
Jaboque is a 366-acre wetland near the Bogotá River in the Engativá locality, one of the Wetlands of Bogotá on the Bogotá savanna.
Chicaque Nature Park
Between Soacha and San Antonio del Tequendama, southwest of the Bogotá savanna, Chicaque Nature Park protects more than 300 hectares with seven forest types and over 100 bird species.
Aguazuque
In western Soacha, near Mosquera, Aguazuque is a pre-Columbian archaeological site with evidence of hunter-gatherer settlement and, in its last phase, early farmers.
Catedral de Ibagué
Formally dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, the Catedral de Ibagué (Catedral Metropolitana de Ibagué) stands on the east side of Plaza de Bolívar in central Ibagué, at Carrera 3 and Calle 10.
Quimbaya Museum
Designed by architect Rogelio Salmona, Armenia's Quimbaya Museum displays about 390 gold objects plus pottery, stone sculpture and carved wood, mainly from the pre-Columbian Quimbaya culture.
Basílica del Señor de los Milagros, Buga
In Guadalajara de Buga, Colombia, the Basílica del Señor de los Milagros is a minor basilica dedicated to the Lord of Miracles of Buga.
More drives to San Cipriano
- Ibagué to San Cipriano
- Girardot City to San Cipriano
- Guatapé to San Cipriano
- Bogotá to San Cipriano
- Zipaquirá to San Cipriano
- Villavicencio to San Cipriano
From Sogamoso to other places in Colombia
- Sogamoso to Girardot City
- Sogamoso to Guatapé
- Sogamoso to Coconuco
- Sogamoso to Ocaña
- Sogamoso to Santa Cruz de Mompós
- Sogamoso to Rincón del Mar
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Sogamoso to San Cipriano?
About 12 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 437 miles.
How far is San Cipriano from Sogamoso by car?
About 437 miles (703 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Sogamoso to San Cipriano drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Colombia Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Colombia: Valle del Cauca (excluding Cali)). Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Sogamoso and San Cipriano?
Closest to the road: Sochagota Lake (lake, mile 19, 0.8 mi from the route); Jaboque (nature area, mile 132, 1 mi from the route); Basílica del Señor de los Milagros, Buga (basilica, mile 372, 0.7 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.